Turning Ugly Rocks into Polished Gemstones!

Let's take some UGLY rocks and turn them into polished GEMSTONES!! In this video, I am cutting and polishing a bunch of Malawi agate nodules from Africa! We got super lucky with this batch as they are all very beautiful!
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[@AgateDad]

Check out all these Malawi agates listed on our Etsy store! agatedad.etsy.com

[@charlesbanks9001]

@agatedad Where did you get that saw it is the perfect size for the stones I find in my area

[@autumn_r_t]

I just can’t resist. Bought a second one!

[@christopherosburn6199]

Music please? So dope Halloween music.

[@christopherosburn6199]

Also the agates 🤌🏻💋!

[@genebarker6187]

😅😅

[@sallyannchappell5671]

Its hard to pick a favourite because each one is so unique highlighting something special and different about each one.

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

I love watching these rock cutting and polishing videos, my grandkids and I all said “wow!” at the same time! I don’t know why I get such a rush from agates, but I do, goosebumps and all. I love being a rock nerd. ❤

[@AgateDad]

Same here, so fun!

[@loukiakoutoula5519]

You not alone, it's a calming and exciting experience at same time. 😊

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

I can identify with that!

[@Ribcrickett]

Memories your grandchildren will remember forever ❤.

[@miamalice8161]

Same ❤

[@jg5755]

The colour variety is incredible. My favourite was the blue 'tidepool' one. They are all so beautiful though.

[@cynergy4]

I love your silliness, and I'll bet that you are a fun dad! Those are some killer agates! The red one is mindblowing, but I don't see it on Etsy. Someone must have snapped it up quick, and rightfully so! But then, maybe you decided to keep it. I sure wouldn't have let it go!

[@vladimirgauthier370]

The black crystals are goethite 😀

[@AgateDad]

I googled it and they look exactly like that! Thanks for the tip!!

[@charleeceejay8543]

The last cut looks like 2 hearts💞

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

Wow! Outstanding agates! That one with the pinkish crystals and tourmaline is AMAZING! I would definitely keep that one too! As always, beautiful job polishing them! 😊

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much!

[@lisaevansthefam2425]

Yeah that last one is my favorite one!

[@beata_maruda]

I know very little about minerals, BUT I like jewelry with unique gemstones, so when I saw this black in rose quartz I wanted to shout "It's black tourmaline!" Tourmaline quartz looks beatiful in silver.

[@ckoch93]

Bought the calcite geode agate for my best friend's birthday

[@AgateDad]

That’s so nice of you and thank you!!

[@ЛиЛит-г6д]

Потрясающая красота созданная природой в обработке человеком!

[@JenTibbi7023]

Thanks Taylor 🧡👻 Suitably spooky music, creepy Mr Bones and AWESOME AGATES 💙 Happy Halloween from Australia 🇦🇺 🎃🎃🎃

[@AgateDad]

Same to you!

[@CarlottaHall]

I must remember that. Malawe agate. That blood red and white banded nug is like a spell is for a red lover like me. I have to own a pendant of that someday. Thank your friends for sending you stones to open and virtually take with you on their explorations. Because of them, I get to tag along with you to discover the rough side af the stone. Do I want to get out into the fresh air and sunshine to become a rock hunter? Out in those elements? Heck no! I am much entertained with stones being cut just for me (lol) and seeing where the gemstone beads and cabs and points I love come from.

[@bigfluffy2277]

Thanks Josh for sharing these beautiful babies! And thanks to Taylor for the revelation!

[@Ribcrickett]

8:58 is one of my favorites. That splash of white crystals on the one half is extra beautiful. The one you didn’t cut turned out just as beautiful 🤩 as I expected 😍. It would make a gorgeous jewelry piece if polished on both sides, and even more so if polished all over, then gold (or silver) wire wrapped in a way that allows you to turn/spin the agate in the wire. The crystals one at 12:48 is astonishingly WOW 🤩 beautiful ❤. They are all pretty in their own way; however, those macro lenses shots at the end are extremely beautiful. Some even look like they have been sprinkled with very fine dust. So pretty 😍. I have several favorites in this batch. I wish there was some way to do this that isn’t so tough on your hands. I’m afraid they may punish you badly when you’re much older. I will pray 🙏 for your hands and back. I watched this video when it released on Facebook and it was just as astonishing to watch this time too. I would love to partner with you in tuning some of your pieces into jewelry. They are too pricey for me to just buy the stones myself. I wonder what kinds of “rocks” are here in Alabama 🤔.

[@evelynpretty2231]

Those are Stunning!!!!!! Had to edit this, The Red one😳, is Unbelievable!!!! Holy Moly!!!!🪬🩷💎🪨💎🩷🪬

[@sandmaker]

A lot of great finishes, but a lot of work. Thanks for sharing😊

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for watching!

[@janettetippetts7942]

Oh boy is that red, orange yellow, white banded agate is a STUNNER! As well as that last one with the dark rose and black tourmaline crystals? Holey Moley, did you hit the jackpot! GORGEOUS!

[@henrietteterpstra5213]

Could that black Cristal be obsidiana? Very beautiful Agata, was a nice and funny session. Waiting for the polishing. Will be great, Enjoy it from EU

[@AgateDad]

I actually think it’s goethite, someone mentioned it and it’s spot on

[@janvafa9959]

@@AgateDad- the pink crystals look like rose quartz! That would look awesome with a gold plated back as a necklace… or possibly wire wrapped!

[@pretzeltime3900]

The blue black agate would be gorgeous earrings!

[@Mike.A21]

Love to see Mr Bones, the music and the mask 😅 Very funny AD! The orange one is my fav... a lot of cool ones in that batch! Thanks for a great video 👏

[@AgateDad]

I’m glad you enjoyed :)

[@ayumi1kami]

Besides your amazing content what I also love about you is your great personality! Keep it up man and thank you for sharing these beautiful discoveries with us!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much!

[@mandypoo82]

It’s official. I think the Malawi agates are my favorite!

[@laurenchild7081]

Love these agates so much 🤩🤩

[@AgateDad]

Me too!!

[@lynnrandal317]

Wow I love the one you showed at 4 minutes 45 seconds in the video because to me it looks like candy corn. Wow nature has a sence of humor and beauty 😂😮

[@meredithgreenslade1965]

They are so beautiful. Love seeing them opened

[@elainelear4982]

Some gorgeous stones. A few stunners. I'm imagining macro photos on my wall!!

[@sadkak9938]

Taşların sakladığı sırları bize açıyorsunuz. Gerçekten büyük bir iş başarıyorsunuz.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@matthewseed3386]

I'm just here for the positivity. Thank you❤

[@AgateDad]

I’m glad :)

[@gemstonejudy5900]

Thanks, Josh! And thank you for sharing, Taylor! Love these!😍

[@debidevaney8398]

😅😅😅😅😅 I love your humor!!!

[@azpatriotgal321]

Those were absolutely stunning!!!

[@christinakohl6111]

Omg the fourth one with all the blue😍😍 super pretty!

[@newbermuda]

these are amazing! my family and i have been rockhounds ever since i was little. now im in my 30s and we still love rocks. we sit down and watch your videos and are just amazed. im a new subscriber, but you've inspired me to join my local gem and mineral society so i can use their equipment and practice lapidary!

[@jodywilcoxhooper4652]

I absolutely LOVE your enthusiasm!! Excited to see more of your videos.

[@CarolynnReinhart]

Love your videos so much. Agates will always be my favorite gemstone!

[@angelasurratt5908]

I love your videos! As a child, on field trips I’d always buy rocks for souvenirs. Rocks/gemstones turn into jewelry! I can’t get enough! So pretty!

[@deborahgilliam5344]

I've always loved collecting rocks, but I have enjoyed watching you cut the agagetes😊

[@AgateDad]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@augustaphrodite]

All your agates are a nice surprise. Thanks for share in them

[@michaelc6817]

It's hard to tell what you have more fun at, cutting and polishing agates or producing this KZbin content. Awesome at both!!

[@lisaevansthefam2425]

That last one is my absolute favorite of all of them.

[@theresaherrrera8224]

😱😱😱😱my goodness....All those were just gorgeous 😍❤

[@jessicadavenport2808]

WOW!!!!!You really had some bangers in that batch!!!!! 😍😍😍😍 GORGEOUS, as usual! Love your vids!

[@charleeceejay8543]

Beautifully done, Taylor 🤩

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@maryannemckay5766]

Just wanted tell you just how much I enjoy your videos 💖

[@jmcgovern6454]

Every time you expose these beauties, my eyes widen with shock ❤ how marvelous ❤

[@joanthompson8586]

That made my heart sing! Thank you!

[@patriciabock4299]

Such beauty and your polishing just makes them shine!

[@CelticDruidess1]

So many awesome gemstones! And some of them with their sparklies 🥰🥰🥰 - even gold sparklies 🥰🥰🥰

[@jonnybeggar]

Thank you. I'm new to this and showing your first attempt has been more helpful than the rest of the videos from others so far.

[@AgateDad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caetlynrose4]

Is it wrong that I laugh and say "HA!" Especially when you're so convinced there's nothing inside. That last geode was totally gorgeous. "HA!"

[@viktorshevtsov3749]

Спасибо, Тейлор! Агаты , Вау , вау , вау ! О !Мой Бог ! Удачи тебе и хороших камней , много - много !

[@UKFMH]

Really enjoy all your videos dear Agate Dad! My respects from ENGLAND!! 👍👍👍👍

[@AgateDad]

Many thanks!

[@tinaanderson7283]

I wanna see macros of the red and white one with the band of crystals

[@laurat5143]

😮 ( AMAZING ) 😲. I'm at a loss for words. ❤ I love all the ones you cut. Thumbs up 👍🎉😊. The one that had the reddish flame looked like a couple of horses 🐎. You're little geods again amazing. Thumbs-up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@luckyotter623]

That may be the best agate haul I've seen yet!

[@parsith7620]

MrBallen freaks me out too..... yet I listen to him...... beautiful cuts and polishes. Had no idea I would enjoy watching "rocks" get cut in half....... I have been binge watching your videos.... LOVE THEM.

[@janvafa9959]

Those ones with orange areas are perfect for Halloween!

[@johannaknowles8569]

Loved that 🎉!! What an awesome batch!!

[@AgateDad]

Yes it was!

[@kimdedominicis6893]

Love those! I like to make jewelry and I see those making sweet earrings!!

[@patriciaperfater8161]

So many beautiful pieces, could make some awesome jewelry with some of those. YOU do so great on the polishing 👍😎

[@lyn2569akaLynette]

I liked the 2nd to last one. It looks like a galaxy. I’d love to see it polished! ✌️

[@savvycraftings]

SO EXCITED!🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ann-mariegreenlee6956]

Beautiful stones

[@stephbourque303]

You’re so funny! You always make me laugh! About 4 months ago I came across your videos when I was having a rough day and you turned my frown upside down☺️ and I’ve learned a lot from you as well!

[@ambam1182]

I just love your reaction when you get one you really like!

[@AgateDad]

So much fun!

[@liszafricaminmin2898]

Ufff la última ágata me enamoró,son todas preciosas,gracias por enseñarlas.

[@raygay3375]

I really wish that the equipment for this hobby wasn’t so expensive…I sm keeping my eyes 👀 open hoping to spot some used machinery that might fit my budget. Thanks for showing us this process. ❤

[@valariemeltzer1059]

Yes tourmalinate bomb piece of chocolaty geode agate tourmaline goodness tight there. I've never seen anything like it. I've got 4 geode agates and they don't have tourmaline but one has a little mound of geode perfectly rounded in the bottom it's so cool looking.

[@MA-un8on]

So, I'm totally curious on your 'story'.....what got you interested in this and how did you get started? This is like a treasure hunt with every rock and even the ones you think aren't that great are still so unique! That's what I love about rocks. They are so individual! Years ago, I told my husband to never buy me cut roses..... bring me a rock! I have quite a collection after 50 years of marriage! I love love love watching your 'show'. Thanks so much.

[@janehelbert7551]

They are beautiful!

[@ramayastowell192]

This just gave me the idea to as my brother in law that the next time he goes to Africa to visit his wife to look for some of these!!

[@myers_cme]

Very cool!

[@AgateDad]

☺️🙌

[@valariemeltzer1059]

Great video these babies definitely pack a pretze powerful punch.

[@1959jrmcgovern]

It’ just what we need to get us moving.we have a lot of mattrals and things that are need of good and lastinTools Hope to hear from you soon

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Wow! Um I'm going to need to get some of those! Stay safe Taylor. There's some creepy stuff goin on in your shop man.

[@AgateDad]

Fun times my man 😂

[@lauracarrow3691]

I actually like all of them. They are all beautiful.

[@sarahstrong7174]

I have found a couple of tiny agates on a beach nearby. Very tiny..

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@galloping3265]

That little Malawi agate at the end was like opening a pomegranite!

[@cthomas-kempstudiojeweler]

Thanks for the new info. I live in Farmington. Love your videos.

[@janehelbert7551]

The tourmaline was my favorite!

[@AgateDad]

It’s actually goethite :)

[@jodyroe5703]

❤❤ Amazing Nuggets of Awesomeness

[@janehelbert7551]

The red one was my favorite in this first batch!

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

Loved it!!!

[@OccamsSledgehammer]

8:40 my fave!

[@nikkibranigan7888]

Amazing!!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!!

[@MsSandraCGL]

Love it, the mask and fingers to good

[@patriciaperfater8161]

LOVE the spooky vibes 😻😁💪

[@AgateDad]

😁

[@JennyPedersen-b5l]

Love it!

[@glendajorde9062]

Is that a little chunk of gold in that rock at 4:13? I love the rock saw setup you are using. Is it very expensive to buy that white saw setup? I think this granny just found a new hobby thanks to you.

[@MadelynL-p3h]

I think the black spindles are called Rutiles , needles shooting through it are called rutilated quartz. Maybe.

[@alejandracarvallo]

Es hermoso lo que haces ❤

[@joannparker1977]

Tourmaline in an agate??? Wow. Incredible

[@stephenrothwell8142]

That last cut was so lucky. If you had been a millimetre to the right.....! 😮

[@lorettamartinez2144]

As always your agates are beautiful! I am shopping for a saw…I checked out yours and am very interested. My question is would a 10” saw be to much for a beginner? I’ve never used one. Thanks appreciate your videos ! Always great!

[@JulieStevens-s1w]

A sneaky spoiler is that you can tell which ones are easy cuts and, which ones are harder, based on how much the rocks waiting in the cutting tray move from the vibration of the current stone being cut.

[@oldageisdumb]

7:12 it’s the scene from Ghost 😆

[@patriciamckean4186]

❤ those, 😮 WOW!!!

[@usa91787]

What kind of lapidary saw do you use and or would you recommend without breaking the bank? And what are the largest stones you can cut with your saw?

[@virginiabell7709]

Awesome ❤